Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I support Deputy Ferris because I was also contacted on my way in here about this very important matter. The answer is that there is a request by the manager of the hospital. We want to support University Hospital Kerry. There is an opportunity to open 40 additional beds in the hospital. On behalf of the people working in the accident and emergency department, I ask the Taoiseach please to open those 40 beds in order to take this massive pressure off them. The individuals in question are doing their level best to cater for the likes of the lady who has been sitting on a chair since 6.30 p.m. yesterday.

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